Biograd Boat Show 2026: what is free and what costs €10
The 28th edition is expanding into the town harbour and promenade. That new area is freely accessible; a day ticket for the main show at Marina Kornati costs €10.
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44 stories in Golden Beach’s Sea section, ordered by publication date.
Rab becomes a stage for underwater photography
Certified divers will compete with cameras and smartphones at the tenth MARES Underwater Photo Marathon. What is confirmed is an international competition—not an open-access festival programme for day visitors.
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78 protected date mussels in Kali: Why harvesting them destroys rock
Police allege that a 72-year-old removed 78 date mussels from rock near Kali using a hand tool. The protected shellfish are only part of the issue: extracting them damages the entire rocky habitat.
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300 metres, 8 knots and planing: understanding Croatia's coastal rule
Within 300 metres of the coast, the speed limit is 8 knots. Motorboats and jet-propelled craft may only begin planing outside this zone. Boat length, bathing areas, ports and local rules also determine the required distance.
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Drone, underwater robot, autonomous boat: technology day off Kukljica
On 12 September, a robotics demonstration convoy will travel from Zadar to Kukljica. The demonstrations on land and water are open to the public—but that does not automatically mean a seat is available on one of the convoy boats.
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Why Split is now the Adriatic hub for fisheries management
The GFCM's Adriatic subregional office has formally opened in Split. It connects research with regional fisheries policy, but its opening does not itself introduce any new fishing rule.
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Five fishing days in zone A: What has applied since 5 September
In a precisely defined part of fishing zone A, sardine fishers may operate for only five days per period for each licence. The new regulation has been in force since 5 September and expires at the end of 2026.
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Accident off Pula: police suspect the skipper
Following the collision in Zonka Bay, police intend to file a criminal complaint against the 60-year-old German skipper. The step makes the suspicion more specific, but it is not a conviction.
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Šibenik’s new beach company: What it will actually take on
Obala i plaže Šibenik is intended to record and manage urban, suburban and island beaches more consistently. The year 2026 is for setting up the system—not the launch of a finished all-round service.
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Search under way for injured sea turtle near Šibenik
People are being asked to look out for an injured loggerhead turtle in the Šibenik maritime area. Anyone who sees it should keep their distance, note its position and direction of travel, and inform 112 or the nature-protection authority.
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Unauthorised moorings: Crikvenica announces proceedings
The city and county intend to act against unauthorised buoys, chains and concrete blocks. Formal proceedings have been announced—not the completed removal of every affected mooring.
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Counting dolphins from the air: what the new Adriatic survey can do
From 31 July to 16 August, research teams systematically searched the Adriatic for whales, dolphins and sea turtles. New population figures are not yet available—the method explains why analysis takes time.
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Oil-spill response off Ploče: rehearsing for the real thing
Floating booms, skimmers and tanks for oily water: the Coast Guard and Plovput trained together in the port area. This was an exercise, not an actual oil spill.
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Vis: electric fence by the sea removed
An inspection found an electrified wire fence on the maritime domain blocking access to the beach. Its removal was ordered and later reported by the owner’s representative; an official follow-up inspection remains pending.
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Lokrum: naturism remains permitted and the beach stays open to all
The old nudist-beach sign has gone, but naturism has not been banned. The reserve makes clear that the natural beach remains equally accessible to people with or without swimwear.
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Jumping accidents near Pula: two people injured
Two young visitors were injured within a short time while jumping into the sea at Galebove stijene. A 24-year-old German man suffered serious injuries; police warn about height and unknown water depth.
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Seafarers’ medical certificates without examinations?
Police in Split suspect a doctor, a psychologist and an employee of issuing medical certificates without the required examinations. At least two cases concern seafarers.
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Four euros at Zlatni rat? What applies at the pontoon
A reader reports being charged four euros per person to disembark at the wooden pontoon. Bol Municipality clarifies that authorised taxi-boat operators may not impose this surcharge; the specific incident is still being investigated.
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4x4 water polo in Dubrovnik: How the world premiere works
Until 6 September, World Aquatics is testing a faster four-a-side format in the Old Port. Twenty-six teams from 20 countries are playing in a smaller field—right in front of the Old Town.
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CROYA in Split: Superyachts, but not a public show
At the end of September, the charter show brings together yachts, brokers and suppliers. Anyone who only wants to look at boats is in the wrong place: access is subject to approval and advance registration, not tickets at the door.
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Jet ski hits SUP near Rovinj: One holidaymaker injured
A German man drove a rented jet ski into a SUP carrying two young women. One suffered minor injuries; the distance, speed and cause of the accident remain under investigation.
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Istria's forests underwater: Divers help research
Large brown algae create habitat but are disappearing from parts of the shallow northern Adriatic. Training near Vrsar shows how recreational divers can contribute standardised observations.
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Lighthouse keeper wanted: what Plovput really requires
Plovput is seeking one person for the Pula fairway district. The workplace, however, is not one romantic tower: Pula and lighthouses across the Adriatic are specified, including shift work.
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Orebić: do not swim at the Bellevue monitoring point for now
One sample exceeded the limit for E. coli. The official recommendation is narrowly confined to the Hotel Bellevue monitoring point — not every beach in Orebić or on Pelješac.
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112 eco-moorings for Lastovo: what skippers cannot book yet
Environmental moorings are planned at twelve locations in the nature park. What has been approved is the project’s funding — not immediate use, a reservation system or any new permission to anchor.
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Collision off Rab: police investigate alcohol and failure to assist
Two boats collided in the Barbatski Channel; no one was injured. A 32-year-old German is suspected of operating a vessel while intoxicated and then failing to stop. This is a police allegation, not a conviction.
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Jet skis at Omorika beach: who is actually checking what?
An Italian rider was unhurt after a technical failure. The larger case lies behind the accident: the city, harbourmaster’s office, customs, tax authority and inspectorates describe different areas of responsibility — and no definitive closure has been confirmed.
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Boat off Brijuni: what looked military — and was officially civilian
According to the authorities, the dark-painted vessel belongs neither to the Ministry of Defence nor to the armed forces. Its civilian registration and the absence of visible markings have been confirmed; the uniforms, flag and purpose of the trip remain only partly clarified.
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Jet-ski rider rescued, two injured people evacuated from Kaprije
Rescue operations unfolded almost simultaneously in two Dalmatian sea areas: between Čiovo and the Drvenik islands, a missing rider was found after four hours. Off Kaprije, the harbour authority transported two injured people to Šibenik for medical treatment.
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From Pag to Rab in 2:45 hours: Mate Zrilić's island project
The swimmer, who lives on Krk, has closed another gap on his personal Adriatic map. The reported distance was slightly more than six kilometres – the next planned stage would be about three times as long.
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A boat in Croatia without a licence? Why ‘only as far as Smokvica’ is no exemption
A sign in Rogoznica was reported to have promised boat trips without a licence. The law is clear for powerful motorboats — and renters also bear responsibility. Here is what you need to check before handover.
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Medvidina Cave on Biševo: why motorboats must stay outside
A floating barrier does not block the entrance arbitrarily: this long sea cave brings together a sensitive habitat, exhaust fumes, impact marks, swimmers and a natural rockfall risk.
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Motorboat in Mavarštica: what Croatia's bathing-zone rules really say
A reader accuses a boat owner of manoeuvring among swimmers with the engine running and mooring there. The individual case has not yet been officially confirmed. The distance and mooring rules are nevertheless unambiguous.
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Yacht sinks off Čiovo – island wildfire brought under control
Six people escaped a burning yacht unharmed; the vessel, around 20 metres long, later sank in the Trogir Channel. At the same time, firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled a vegetation fire on Sveti Klement.
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Inspection day off Split: what the harbourmaster's office and VTS will check
For eight hours, the harbourmaster's office, its branch offices and VTS will step up inspections across the Split maritime area. The focus is on speed, boat hire and day-trip vessels – combining enforcement with education.
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Fried egg jellyfish off Istria: look, but do not touch
Striking yellow-brown jellyfish have been spotted off Pula and near Brijuni. They are neither an introduced plague nor considered dangerous—but they still do not belong in children's hands or on the beach.
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How to encounter a Mediterranean monk seal: keep your distance instead of trying to rescue it
A rare seal off Croatia is not a selfie opportunity, and an animal on the beach is not automatically in distress. What swimmers, divers, kayakers and boat crews should do now – and what a single sighting really proves about the species’ return.
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Shore lines in Croatia: What the new 70-metre rule actually measures
The limit has been increased from 50 to 70 metres. It applies to shore mooring with a shore line and anchor --- and it does not simply measure the length of the line. Swimming areas, vegetation and local prohibitions remain additional restrictions.
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Croatia's official coastal pilot is now fully available in English for the first time
The Hydrographic Institute has published the current complete edition for the Croatian coast in English. It supplements nautical charts with ports, anchorages, hazards, weather and regulations --- but replaces neither corrections nor the current situation.
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Bura in the Velebit Channel: Why Staying Close to Shore Does Not Keep You Safe
A recent emergency at sea shows how quickly small recreational craft can drift away between Senj and Krk. What matters is not courage or proximity to the beach, but the warning situation, proper equipment and an early decision to turn back.
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Is the sea at your beach clean? How to read Croatia’s official map
The official platform shows more than a colour: it also gives the sampling date, the individual assessment and the difference from the annual rating. These details determine whether a result helps with today’s beach decision.
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Beautiful, unfamiliar, sometimes venomous: These new Adriatic fish are for looking at only
Silver-cheeked toadfish and lionfish are appearing more frequently in the Adriatic. Swimmers have no reason to panic – but anglers, divers and curious finders have every reason to keep their hands off.
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Holidaymakers as oyster researchers: One sighting that helps the Adriatic
The POPOyster project is looking for natural populations of the European flat oyster. A photo and a precise location can help research – without collecting a shellfish or disturbing a sensitive habitat.
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Staying safe on the Adriatic: What the 2026 inspections really show
More boats, rapid weather changes and 182 violations recorded on a single inspection day: On the Adriatic, preparation often makes the difference before departure.
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